Benjie
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
Every Benjie since 1935 — 953 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjie
Benjie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,285 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 953 American babies have been named Benjie. Its peak came in 1960, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benjie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,285 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,583 |
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| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #10,962 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,857 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,872 |
| 1975 | — | — | 48 | #1,228 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,546 |
| 1965 | — | — | 25 | #1,562 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,758 | 46 | #1,155 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,396 | 23 | #1,614 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,731 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,936 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benjie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
How popular is the name Benjie in 2025?
Benjie ranked #12,285 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benjie?
953 babies have been named Benjie in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjie most popular?
Benjie peaked in 1960, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Benjie a boy or girl name?
Benjie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjie rising or falling?
Benjie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.